Overview
The MD program at LSU Health New Orleans offers a comprehensive medical education grounded in a strong foundation of biomedical sciences and clinical skills.
Students are trained in state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation centers and a new teaching hospital, and gain clinical experience through early patient interaction.
The program emphasizes a team-based learning approach and prepares students to serve in various healthcare settings, with a particular focus on Louisiana’s unique healthcare needs.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Medical degree: MD
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Average MCAT: 510
- Average GPA: 3.76
- Class size: 197
- Total applicants: 3,827
Public
More About the Medical School
Applicants to LSU Health New Orleans must apply through AMCAS and complete a supplemental application once invited. Prerequisite coursework includes biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and English, with labs required for many of these subjects.
Applicants must submit MCAT scores, taken within the last three years, along with three to five letters of recommendation. The admissions process evaluates applicants holistically, considering academic achievements, personal attributes, healthcare experiences, and commitment to serving underserved populations.
The application timeline begins with the AMCAS submission, typically by November 1, with supplemental materials due shortly after. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis from September through February. LSU Health New Orleans values diversity and seeks students who align with their mission of improving health care in Louisiana and beyond.
Financial aid is available to support students, and applicants are encouraged to apply early due to the competitive nature of the admissions process.
What students from this medical school have to say?
Share!
